April Kenny
Haddonfield,NJ
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare provider
Avon Elementary School
Barrington, NJ
09.2008 - 05.2019
- Planned and organized daily activities to promote learning and development.
- Supervised children during playtime, promoting safety and active engagement.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and behavior, fostering strong relationships and support.
- Monitored student behavior, promoting respectful interactions among peers.
- Supervised student lunch periods, ensuring a safe and orderly environment.
- Assisted students with meal selections and dietary needs during lunch service.
- Coordinated lunchroom activities to maintain smooth transitions between classes.
- Collaborated with teachers to facilitate a positive lunchtime experience for all students.
- Engaged with students and staff in a friendly manner to create a welcoming cafeteria environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining areas, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Delivered high-quality customer service during high-volume shifts, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
Childcare Provider
Archway program
Barrington, NJ
10.2008 - 10.2018
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs.
- Supervised children during playtime and learning activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Education
Franklyn D Roosevelt
Brooklyn , NYSkills
- Childcare
- Age-appropriate activities
- Lesson planning
- Activity coordination
- Group leadership
- Time management
- CPR training
- Housekeeping abilities
- Problem resolution
- Conflict management
- Critical thinking
- Patience and empathy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Archway program
10.2008 - 10.2018
Childcare provider
Avon Elementary School
09.2008 - 05.2019
Franklyn D Roosevelt